EU biofuels driving environmental destruction
Plans to increase the use of biofuels in Europe over the next ten years will require an area up to twice the size of Belgium of new land and make…
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Press Releases
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Friends of the Earth Scotland statement on Channel 4’s “What The Green Movement Got Wrong”
Friends of the Earth Scotland was never approached by the makers of this programme. We have neither had the opportunity to contribute to it, nor to comment in advance on…
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Exclusive designs and vintage clothing on show by environmental charity
The best of ‘green fashion’ will be on display in Edinburgh at an exclusive fashion show that will raise funds for charity. Photo opportunity: Green Fashion Show with collections by…
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New report from environment campaigners challenges Scottish Government to do better than 42% carbon cuts by 2020
According to research published today (1 November) by Friends of the Earth Scotland, meeting our climate targets could increase employment, cut health-care costs and reduce social exclusion. The report, ‘42%…
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Friends of the Earth Scotland welcomes Labour’s continued opposition to Hunterston coal proposal
Commenting on Scottish Labour’s announcement today (31 October) on coal power, Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Chief Executive Duncan McLaren said: “Scotland needs neither new nor replacement fossil fired or…
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Coalition offer on Fossil Fuel Levy a “Faustian pact”, says Friends of the Earth Scotland
Today the Scottish Government has rejected Chancellor Osborne’s proposal regarding the Fossil Fuel Levy announced in last week’s Comprehensive Spending Review. Friends of the Earth Scotland Chief Executive Duncan McLaren…
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Comprehensive Spending Review “Browner that Gordon”
Self-proclaimed ‘greenest government’ fails key test in blizzard of wasteful cuts and missed opportunities Today’s spending review has axed key green promises and programmes. The promised Green Investment Bank has…
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Campaigners claim ‘irrefutable case’ for a Green Investment Bank in Scotland
In advance of the UK Government spending review, Friends of the Earth Scotland today (15 October) called for the protection of funds for key green development initiatives, and the creation…
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Workplaces encouraged to go green in November
Workplaces across Scotland are being asked to hold a ‘green dress down day’ to raise funds for the environment. Friends of the Earth Scotland is encouraging staff to donate £1…
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